A Google User
April 6, 2018 18:26
Becoming a part of the family!
Let me start by saying that my wife and I have had really wonderful experiences at both the Crossfit gyms we've been a part of since we started a couple years ago. In fact, I'd say we've been spoiled by the camaraderie, coaching, and community at those gyms. Therefore, when it came time for us to make an unavoidable switch based on a recent move, we were both extremely nervous about how RVA Performance would stack up, and whether we'd find a home here.
Roughly 3 months later, I can now say that we have indeed found ourselves a part of the RVA family!
From the very beginning, not only were we welcomed by everyone we met, we were taken care of. We could sense early that the staff here weren't just concerned with us as another number added to their membership, but truly cared about our experience. When it comes to Crossfit boxes, the choice is as much about fit as it is fitness, and the staff here have been super diligent about assessing the needs of the athletes, and executing to meet those needs.
Some of the things about RVA Performance that we've come to LOVE are:
1. A serious variety of programs that are staffed by extremely knowledgeable, caring coaches. During any given week, we can participate in RVAFit, Yoga, Crossfit, Barbell Club and other classes. The great part is, these are all included in our membership. Crossfit alone is constantly varied, but having access to these other programs gives us amazing options for our fitness desires and needs.
2. A coaching staff that is very very good at what they do. They are ALL attentive, super responsive, and clearly love helping us meet OUR goals, while having a lot of fun.
3. No pressure to become the next [insert Crossfit Games contender here]. Coming to RVA Performance, every athlete is working on becoming a better, more fit version of themselves. Though competition is present, it's fun and it's evident that it's meant to motivate individuals to individual improvement, not necessarily peer to peer comparison (this is important). Essentially, you will get what YOU need each and ever workout.
4. Uber family-friendly environment. Of course as a family that includes 5 children, it's important that my kids' "parent's gym" also be a place that they are welcome and can eventually call "their gym." They are. Again, we didn't know if we'd find a place that this was true again after leaving our previous two gyms (which also were very family friendly and accommodating).
5. GAINZ!!!! The measure of the programming of a gym is improved fitness. When we came back from California, we hadn't worked out in 2 months solid. I know for sure that in my short time at RVA Performance, I'm right back to where I thought I'd never be again. I was seriously so out of shape when I arrived that I was hesitant to ever go back to Crossfit.
Because of the fun, stress-free environment-I literally just show up, and the results have been beyond my expectation. From the warm up, till the clock hits zero the programming has been challenging, and EFFECTIVE.
I know this is a long review, but if you're looking for a gym on the Northside of Richmond, I would say your search should start and end at RVA Performance Training.......